John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Taoiseach on his advice to the Sinn Féín leader to think out her policies before she proposes them. I remind him of the Fine Gael 2011 health commitment on universal health insurance, and the adage "Practise what you preach" is apt. In the programme for Government, a clear commitment was given to support and grow our tourism industry. In 2013 the Taoiseach was the Minister who introduced the 9.5% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality industry, the effect of which has been significant. Will the Taoiseach give a commitment that the 9.5% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality industry will continue into 2019 and beyond?

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